Security Dialogues and Defense Exchanges Between Japan and Asian Countries Ⅳ
FY2025
| Implementing Agency | Sasakawa Peace Foundation |
|---|---|
| Partner(s) | Japan Security Research Association Corporation, Foreserco Co., Ltd., University of Indonesia and others |
| Year | Third year of a three-year project |
| Project Type | Self Operated |
| Budget | 57,800,000 yen |
Project Outline
Launched in 2014 as part of SPF's Track 1.5 security initiatives, this project supports defense exchanges between emerging mid-tier officials in the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces in Japan, the Ministry of Defense and People’s Army in Vietnam. The project also supports Japan-South Korea exchanges (retired generals from the Self-Defense Forces and the South Korean military).
In light of the start of Japan-Indonesia exchanges in FY 2024, this project will focus on Vietnam, Indonesia, and South Korea. Taking advantage of our strengths as a think tank, this project functions as a comprehensive, inter-military initiative that encourages mutual understanding between national security personnel in Japan and other Asian countries as a means of promoting peace and security of the region.
Research Fellow
Ayuko Takahashi